When it was certain that the funds for the financing of Don Guanella's first Work were guaranteed, the bishop of Como, Monsignor. Valfré was happy to give his consent and blessing to him at the beginning of the undertaking, even if he had not previously shown himself enthusiastic about it. However, knowing his man, it was recommended that, for the moment, there should be no further opening of new Houses of Charity.
A certain prudence and certain patience were not characteristics of Don Guanella, so, not much time had passed, he presented himself to the bishop telling him candidly:
- Excellency, forgive me if I did not heed your recommendation, but there was a truly providential opportunity and I could not let it slip away... So I bought a large building, called "La Binda", which Your Excellency certainly knows, and now I have a debt of 40.000 lire... But there is no need to worry because Providence will certainly help us... I'm sure.
The bishop didn't swallow it: he smiled bitterly, stammered something and, shaking his head, went on to say goodbye, dismissing his priest rather abruptly.
Some time later Don Guanella presented himself again to the bishop who imagined that he was coming to bring him his troubles, resulting from the imprudence committed and he prepared himself for a full-blown outburst.
Don Guanella with great naturalness said instead:
- Your Excellency, Providence has thought of it: I was given a villa on a hill above Menaggio, mirroring the center of Lake Como, with a beautiful Swiss chalet and more than 50.000 lire in cash...
The bishop looked at him for a few moments with his mouth open, helpless and helpless, with his eyes widening with wonder and he could only say resignedly:
- Go ahead calmly, Don Luigi, and do what you have to do because I see that Providence is on your side. All I have to do is bless you! The ways of God do not always pass alongside those traced by men.